Staff Software Engineer, Android Experiences
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Rust, C++, Java, Kotlin).
- 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
- Experience with android, connectivity, and AI technologies.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
- Experience with agentic systems, large language models (LLMs), or other machine learning technologies.
- Experience with connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB).
- Experience building tools and frameworks for other engineers.
- Passion for creating high-quality, well-documented, and consistent APIs.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
In this role, you will be a technical leader at the heart of Android's evolution in connected computing. You will drive the technical goal and strategy for creating seamless, intelligent, and agentic cross-device experiences, integrating Gemini and other advanced AI technologies to redefine how users interact with their devices. Your role offers a unique opportunity to make a foundational impact on the Android ecosystem by designing and building the tools and infrastructure that will power the next generation of multi-device communication. You will collaborate and influence teams across Android, Gemini, and hardware to shape the future of connected computing for millions of users.
Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the long-term technical goal and roadmap for cross-device experiences. Make critical architectural decisions, ensuring the platform is scalable, maintainable, and adaptable to future needs.
- Lead the architectural design and integration of cross-functional solutions into development and testing infrastructure. Identify strategic opportunities to solve challenging problems in the multi-device ecosystem.
- Demonstrate technical leadership and partner with teams across Google, as well as with external OEMs. Influence technical direction and drive alignment across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Design and implement functionalities, focusing on enhancing user experiences with features like Quick Share, Cast and Fast Pair.
- Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, and provide mentorship and guidance to other engineers. Grow the team's technical capabilities by fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, and participating in hiring.
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